DOZENS of firefighters are battling a huge blaze tearing through a flat, sending thick smoke into the air and forcing people to shut their windows.
The fire broke out on Hatcham Park Mews in New Cross, south-east London, with London Fire Brigade warning the public to avoid the area.
In a post on X, the brigade said: “Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to a fire on Hatcham Park Mews in #NewCross. More info to follow.”
Crews later confirmed: “The flat fire in #NewCross is continuing to produce heavy smoke.
“If you’re local, please keep your windows & doors shut.
“Three exterior balconies are alight, as well as half of the roof space.”
The incident has since escalated, with 15 fire engines and about 100 firefighters now on the scene.
Two 32-metre turntable ladders are being used as water towers to tackle the flames from above.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
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